012 | The Beach Episode

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Beach party
When: All day June 5
Where: The beach
Summary: A beach party for all of the Far Shore residents

[01-27 Edit: Continue your threads at the overflow post to evade captcha!]



There were certainly a lot of broken hearts and emotional roller coasters recently, so the Heavens have decided it's time to allow their people to let loose and have some fun for a little while. Through some magic - or possibly just a lot of money - they have managed to rent out an entire private beach for the event so that they won't be interrupted by any Near Shore residents. The beach is beautiful and well-maintained, the ocean goes for as far as the eye can see, and rocky outcroppings offer a handy place to dive into the water on a test of courage.

It's a beautiful summer day, perfect for swimming and cracking watermelons and playing some beach volleyball. There's even some soft music permeating the air so that nothing is every silent on this fun-filled day.

New arrivals, after having been met at the Meeting Hall, would have been immediately redirected to this party. After all, they should be enjoying themselves as well.



Swimwear

Anyone who doesn't have swimwear will be provided with swimwear to fit their needs. Unfortunately, the Heavens don't have access to a lot of swimwear, so you'll likely wind up with something ugly, something old, or something just plain weird.

Playful Fish

The sea critters are excited about the party too. They're happy to swim up to anyone in the water and will even come up to the shallows to take a look at the fun happening on the shore. Toe nibbling and brushes of scales are in your future, so you'd better get used to the idea if you plan on being in the water.

Barbecue

Some basics have been provided, but everyone has been asked to bring a little something to the barbecue as well if they can. So you're more than welcome to grab one of the many grills and start frying things up. Heck, there are even fishing poles available if you feel like hauling in a few of those friendly fish to grill. Additionally, summery drinks have been provided, including iced tea, lemonade, water, and horribly fruity cocktails.

After Dark

Just because the sun is down doesn't mean that the party's stopping! The barbecue will continue well into the night, lit now by the stars and a huge, roaring bonfire. The bonfire is maintained by Amaterasu's shinki and climbs higher than any bonfire has the right to. Also, there are floating lights in the water so that people can continue swimming now that it's dark. And if you happen to get too drunk to go home, don't worry. A white-clad shinki will be happy to put you back to bed at the end of the night. Additionally, some sparklers and small bottle rockets have been provided for your entertainment.

In Summary:

• Get some sun
• Go for a swim
• Make sure you're in a swimsuit
• Enjoy the food and activities
• Don't drown
• Have fun~

Comments

[mithrarin]

...I can deal with people who might want to hurt me. [He doesn't need memory to know that; he can feel strength in his body and a voice inside that welcomes the challenge.] I think I might be able to deal with it better than this. At least there, I'd know what I was doing. What I was supposed to be doing.

[Letting out a raspy breath, Dust raises one hand to the back of his neck as he looks away.] 'Your' god. [It may not rise like a question should at the end, but it is one.]

[nopixiedust]

Well… I’ve been hearing talk about plenty of things like that happening before. Maybe when you get to be there for it to happen… You’ll feel a little better?

[It’s the only thing she can think to suggest. That happens for some people, right? They find something they like to do, or just something to do, and things feel better.]

[Idle hands, and all that.]

[At the not-question, she raises an eyebrow.]

Yeah. The one I guess got matched up with me.

...It’s the easiest way to describe her.

[mithrarin]

[It isn't easy for Dust to ask for help, particularly not when he's upset and completely at the mercy of fates the way he is now. But he recognizes he needs more. So after a moment, he speaks again, quietly but carrying.]

Anything more you can tell me... would be appreciated.

[nopixiedust]

I’m still new here myself, so I won’t be an expert...

[Helplessly, she gives a shrug. Honestly, she’s been stumbling onto all this information, trying not to let it weigh her down while she’s still out and in public like this. A quiet breakdown is in order, but her pride refuses to let her have one here.]

But what do you want to know the most?

[mithrarin]

If you've met your god already, tell me... what's that -- what's that all about? [He doesn't know where to begin, except for that one point. People here have gods. That's how it works.]

[nopixiedust]

[ooc: continued here]